Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: MANLEY, SHERMAN D

Tech Center 3700 • Art Units: 2695 3661 3747

This examiner grants 84% of resolved cases

Analysis

Sherman D. Manley operates in Tech Center 3700 and Art Unit 2695, where he has reached a resolution in 593 cases. He maintains an allowance rate of 84.0%, suggesting a high probability of success for applicants. The median days to allowance is 920, which serves as a benchmark for the time required to navigate the prosecution process under his supervision. This 920-day pendency provides a reliable timeline for applications in Art Unit 2695.

Interviews are a useful tool for practitioners working with Manley, as shown by an interview lift of 11.7%. This figure represents the increase in allowance probability when an interview is held. Considering the 593 resolved cases and the 84.0% baseline allowance rate, the 11.7% lift confirms that verbal advocacy is an effective supplement to written responses. Practitioners can use this 11.7% lift to further improve their chances of securing an allowance beyond the 84.0% baseline.

Written from this page's own data; every figure is computed from USPTO records and verified before publication.

Performance Statistics

84.0%
Allow Rate
+14.0% vs TC avg
622
Total Applications
+11.7%
Interview Lift
920
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 593 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

5.7%
§101 Eligibility
37.7%
§102 Novelty
35.0%
§103 Obviousness
16.2%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19469801 MOTION CONTROL OF A VEHICLE BASED ON ARTIFICIAL FLOW GUIDANCE Non-Final OA VOLVO TRUCK CORPORATION
18768823 Engine Apparatus Final Rejection Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd.
19235471 METHOD FOR IMPROVING A VEHICLE-DYNAMICS-RELATED STABILITY OF A UTILITY VEHICLE HAVING A LIFT AXLE Non-Final OA ZF CV Systems Global GmbH
19177660 STEERING SYSTEM HAVING A STEERING DEVICE, VEHICLE HAVING A NUMBER OF STEERING AXLES AND METHOD FOR GENERATING A STEERING WHEEL RESISTANCE IN THE VEHICLE Non-Final OA ZF CV Systems Global GmbH
18808142 METHOD FOR OPERATING A STEER-BY-WIRE STEERING SYSTEM OF A MOTOR VEHICLE, STEER-BY-WIRE STEERING SYSTEM AND MOTOR VEHICLE Non-Final OA AUDI AG
18494900 CONTROL DURING ONE PEDAL DRIVE MODE ON ROAD GRADES Non-Final OA FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
19050418 CHASSIS-INTEGRATED CONTROLLER AND VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM INCLUDING SAME Non-Final OA HL MANDO CORPORATION
18994117 METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING COMBUSTION AID FOR ADDITION BEFORE FOSSIL FUEL COMBUSTION AND DESULFURIZATION CATALYST Non-Final OA Won Bang HONG

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